Incidental 88

Not to be confused with Incidental 88A, Incidental 88B, or Incidental 88C.

Character

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Incidental 88 is an incidental character who first appears in the episode "Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy." He is likely classified as an elderly-type incidental.

Description

He is an orange fish with red lips, a light green dorsal fin, and several short strands of hair on his head. He wears glasses, blue slippers, and a purple scarf with blue stripes.

Role in series

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Incidentals 88-89B's models shown to be absent from the original main model sheet.

Incidental 88 has only appeared in an few episodes so far. He was absent from the series for many years after his short cameo in "The Sponge Who Could Fly" during the "Remembering SpongeBob" sequence, but made a comeback in the Season 8 episode "Hello Bikini Bottom!" He remained retired from the series since his appearance in "Hello Bikini Bottom!" until he made his second comeback in The Patrick Star Show episode, "A Space Affair to Remember," and later made his second main series comeback in the season 15 episode "Biscuit Ballyhoo." He has yet to have his own speaking role.

Roles

SpongeBob SquarePants

"Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy" / Friends Forever / Naughty Nautical Neighbors (Chinese comic)

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Incidental 88 glaring at SpongeBob.

He is first seen as a resident of Shady Shoals. He shakes his head and walks away when he sees Mermaid Man yelling. Later, he is seen trying to eat some mashed potatoes in the cafeteria. SpongeBob jumps onto the dining table and starts sucking on it, which causes Incidental 88 to move his plate in disgust.

"The Sponge Who Could Fly"

He is seen during the "Remembering SpongeBob" sequence.

"Hello Bikini Bottom!"

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Incidental 88 in SpongeBob and Squidward's audience.

He is shown as a resident of Shady Lanes Assisted Living Facility, where he is part of the audience of Squidward's and SpongeBob's performance.

"Biscuit Ballyhoo"

He appears at Shady Shoals Rest Home.

The Patrick Star Show

"A Space Affair to Remember"

He briefly appears as one of the seniors partying at Patrick's house party.

Roles in games

Lights, Camera, Pants! (home console)

He appears as a customer in the promotional art for the "Order Up" mini game.

Trivia

• He, Incidental 70, Incidental 89, Incidental 98, Incidental 101, and Incidental 144 all made their comeback in a The Patrick Star Show episode before making their main series comeback during the airing of Season 13.
  • Although unlike the five of them, he was completely absent in Season 13 and 14.
• He has three alternate models: Incidental 88A, Incidental 88B, and Incidental 88C.